Master in Commercial Law LLM

For LLM Commercial Law, applications for the Sep 2027 intake are open until Jul 1, 2027, and tuition is £28,080 (full-time).

The Master in Commercial Law LLM at the University of Birmingham is a one-year master's program for law graduates who want to specialize in commercial law. It's a great way to gain advanced knowledge and skills in this field.

The curriculum includes a compulsory module on Introduction to Legal Research, plus optional modules like Banking Law, Business Tax, and Company Law. Students also work on a 15,000-word dissertation to develop their research skills.

Graduates can work as Commercial Lawyers, Corporate Governance Specialists, International Trade Financers, or Business Tax Consultants in law firms, banks, or companies, using their knowledge to advise clients and make informed decisions.

The University of Birmingham, chartered in 1900, is a large, research-intensive redbrick university located in Edgbaston. It offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and has a reputation for multidisciplinary research, substantial campus investment and strong academic staffing. With more than 34,000 students, including a sizeable international community, Birmingham combines historic strengths with modern facilities and a global outlook.

Research and teaching span the arts, sciences, engineering, medicine and social sciences, supported by major investments in campus infrastructure and academic appointments. The university promotes interdisciplinary collaboration through flagship fellowships and research initiatives, and many courses provide opportunities for placements, industry engagement and overseas study on its international campuses. Student support services include extensive academic development, career services and wellbeing provision tailored to an international cohort.

Life at Birmingham blends a vibrant campus with access to the city's cultural and professional resources, enabling students to pursue extracurricular activities, volunteering and professional networking. The institution’s global partnerships and growing research profile open doors for international collaborations and career pathways. Prospective international applicants should carefully check entry requirements, funding and application deadlines and contact the university’s international office for guidance on visas, scholarships and arrival planning.